The U. S. National Parks have recently updated their list of fee-free days, causing quite a stir. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer on the list, but President Trump's birthday, which also happens to be Flag Day, has been added. This change comes right after the Trump administra
Matt Campbell, the new head coach of Penn State, has a big task ahead. He needs to fill up the team quickly. Many players from the 2025 team are leaving. Some are graduating, and others might transfer. Campbell has to act fast and think outside the box. The transfer portal opens soon. Campbell migh
Students from Washington State University recently visited Moldova, diving deep into the country's rich winemaking traditions. They explored ancient sites, like medieval ruins and monasteries, where monks once hid to protect their wine. This trip was more than just a tour; it was a chance to underst
A small bank in Texas has made a surprising move into the world of cryptocurrency. Monet Bank, once a community bank, is now calling itself an "infrastructure bank" for digital assets. This shift is part of a bigger trend where traditional banks are starting to embrace crypto. Monet Bank is not a g
Iran is sending a team to a big United Nations meeting about the environment. The meeting is called UNEA-7. It will happen in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 8 to 12. The team from Iran will be led by Shina Ansari, who is in charge of the Department of Environment. At this meeting, Iran wants to talk
Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param
Florida is in for a wet and warm weekend. While other parts of the U. S. are dealing with freezing temperatures, Florida is expecting a mix of rain and warmer weather. The Panhandle is going to get the brunt of it. Heavy rain is expected from today through Saturday. There's even a chance of thunder
College football recruiting is always a rollercoaster. Let's dive into some of the biggest stories from National Signing Day. Penn State is in a tough spot. They don't have a head coach yet. This has left their recruiting class in chaos. Most of the recruits left when former coach James Franklin to
A long time ago, in the 1300s, a terrible sickness called the Black Death spread across Europe. It killed a lot of people and changed life there forever. Now, scientists think a big volcano explosion might have helped the sickness reach Europe. They say the volcano explosion made the world colder f
President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme
